What I’d Wear to Give A Keynote in a Male-Dominated Room

& how to make "that outfit" look great on you

What would I wear if I were giving a keynote in a room full of men?

Here’s the truth: the answer isn’t really about the clothes. It’s about how those clothes make you show up.

So many of my clients tell me the same story when we first start working together: “I see women who look so chic and distinct. I buy the exact same pieces, but when I put them on, it just doesn’t look the same.”

Sound familiar?

Here’s why: style doesn’t work as a copy-paste formula. Proportions, figures, and personalities all vary. A blazer that looks sharp on someone else might swallow you whole. A dress that looks effortless online might feel stiff or awkward on your frame. And suddenly, instead of feeling confident, you feel like you’re wearing a costume.

The real power comes when you stop trying to replicate her look and start translating inspiration into something that works for you. That’s how women who once said, “I’ve never been a fashionista,” end up getting compliments on their outfits at the office, at the airport, even in line for coffee.

So back to that keynote stage. If you are speaking in a male-dominated room, here ways dress to command attention, without ever losing yourself in the process: